History
The Shequaga Falls Bridge was designed by George F. Barton and constructed by the Seneca Engineering Company in 1948-49 under the direction of J. Lynn Gibbs, the county superintendent of highways. 1 It features a three-hinge system with two arch rib members formed with I-beams with riveted trusses.
The bridge was one of the last designs of Barton, a graduate of Princeton University who spent part of his career in New Jersey. 1 In 1898, he joined the Elmira Bridge Company, later part of the American Bridge Company, converting iron railroad bridges to steel. In 1902, Barton and Earl W. Livings formed Seneca Engineering, building the walkways at Watkins Glen State Park, erecting steelworks for Barton Hall at Cornell University, and was the chief engineer for the city of Rochester. Following his death on January 23, 1949, his son, George Titus Barton, completed the bridge.
The Shequaga Falls Bridge was renovated under budget for $1 million in 2019, 2 which included a new reinforced concrete deck, guardrails, and structural steel replacement, along with bearing restoration and painting. 3
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Arch — Steel deck |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Steel |
| Total Length | 120' |
| Main Span | 84' |
| Number of Spans | 1 |
| Deck Width | 24' |
| Engineer / Designer | George F. Barton |
| Builders | Seneca Engineering Co. |
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